Classical and Contemporary Italian Cooking

By Bruno H. Ellmer

Book Overview

Hundreds of detailed recipes enable both the beginner and the experienced cook to prepare the Italian feast of their dreams. Step-by-step instructions cover a wide range of Italian delights, from... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0442206429
• ISBN13: 9780442206420
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Internat
• Length: 664 Pages
• Weight: 3.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 8.5" x 1.5"

Customer Reviews

One of the few authentic Italian cookbooks!

Chef Bruno Ellmer is a Certified Master Chef (CMC). At the time this book was written there were less than 30 CMC's the world over. In fact Chef Ellmer helped to design the test for the master chef program at the Culinary Institute of America. Chef Ellmer traveled the world and worked as a professional chef all throughout Europe the Middle East and the United States. His knowledge of food is unmatched, even by other master chefs. In this book you will not find the typical red sauce cookery associated with Italian food which is actually American Italian food. You will find authentic Italian recipes from some of the finest Italian kitchens. Not home style, rather 5 star style. It's also written for professionals so the home cook is advised in advance. The quantities here are for large food service operations mainly hotels. However the home cook can get some really great ideas and learn what cooking on a professional level is like. Again don't expect spaghetti and meatballs, but be prepared for a culinary delight of sophisticated authentic Italian food.

great professional guide but not for the beginner

This is a great set of professional Italian recipes. The range is magnificent and utilizes the ingrediants to the fullest. I must warn the home cook these recipes are not designed for the casual cook,Most recipies require a solid knowledge of classical culinary technique . This book is great for expierenced home cooks to create dishes that are elevated above the ordinary italian fair. I ,as a professional Chef, found this a great resource in designing my own menu .

It is a very usefull book in a chef's bookcase

I found this book from a suggestion of an Italy friend.I read it and i thing that it is a good guide, for someone who want to learn something more about Italian kitchen.For me it was very good.